Chris Petersen
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 18, 1963 in Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1972–1980 (9 Years)
- Total Credits
- 10 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Chris Petersen (Actor).
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[1] TMDB: Born August 18, 1963, in Los Angeles County, California, USA. Actor. Known credits: 10.
[2] IMDb: Born 18 August 1963, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Actor. Known for: The Little Dragons (1979), The Incredible Hulk (1977), The Swarm (1978).
[3] TMDB Bio: Born 18 August 1963, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Actor. Known for: The Little Dragons (1979), The Incredible Hulk (1977), Quincy M.E. (1976).
[4] Wikipedia: Christopher Scott Petersen (born Oct 13, 1964) is a football coach. (Exclude this, as the user asks for the actor).
[5] EverybodyWiki: Born August 18, 1963. American actor. Started as child actor at age 12. Best known for: When Every Day Was the Fourth of July, The Swarm, The Little Dragons. Prominent among teen audiences in late 1970s and 1980s.
[6] Biographies.net: Same as [5].
Name: Chris Petersen.
Profession: American actor.
Birth Date: August 18, 1963.
Birth Place: Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Career Start: Child actor at age 12.
Known for/Credits: The Little Dragons (1979), The Incredible Hulk (1977), Quincy M.E. (1976), The Swarm (1978), When Every Day Was the
Career overview
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[1] TMDB: Chris Petersen, born August 18, 1963, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Actor. Known for The Little Dragons (1979), The Incredible Hulk (1977), and Quincy M.E. (1976). 10 known credits.
[2] IMDb: Born 18 August 1963, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Actor. Known for The Little Dragons (1979), The Incredible Hulk (1977), and The Swarm (1978).
[3] TMDB Bio: Born 18 August 1963, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Known for The Little Dragons (1979), The Incredible Hulk (1977), and Quincy M.E. (1976).
[4] Wikipedia: Christopher Scott Petersen (born October 13, 1964) is a former college football coach. (Irrelevant to the actor).
[5] EverybodyWiki: Chris Petersen (born August 18, 1963) is an American actor. Started as a child actor at age 12. Best known for When Every Day Was the Fourth of July, The Swarm, and The Little Dragons. Rose to prominence among teen audiences in the late 1970s and 1980s.
[6] Biographies.net: Same as [5].
Name: Chris Petersen.
Birth Date: August 18, 1963.
Birth Place: Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Profession: American actor.
Career Start: Child actor at age 12.
Known/Best Known For:
The Little Dragons (1979)
The Incredible Hulk (1977)
Quincy M.E. (1976)
The Swarm (1978)
When Every Day Was the Fourth of July
Context: Rose to prominence among teen audiences during the late 1970s and 1980s.
Total Credits: 10 known credits.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Career.
Chris Petersen is an American actor born on August 18, 1963, in Los Angeles County, California, USA. He began his career as a child actor at the age of 12. During the late 1970s and 1980s, he rose to prominence among teen audiences.
Paragraph 2: Notable Works.
Petersen is known for his work in several productions, including the television series Quincy M.E. in 1976 and The Incredible Hulk in 1977. His film credits include The Swarm in 1978 and The Little Dragons in 1979. He is also recognized for his roles in the feature film When Every Day Was the Fourth of July. He has 10 known acting credits.
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Chris Petersen is an American actor who was born on August 18, 1963, in Los Angeles County, California, USA. He began his professional
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
10 titles- The Little Dragons (1980) as Zack
- The Baxters (1979) as Jonah Baxter
- The Swarm (1978) as Hal
- When Every Day Was the Fourth of July (1978) as Daniel Cooper
- CBS Afternoon Playhouse (1978) as Joey Harker
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Steve
- CHiPs (1977) as Chad
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Boy
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Jimmy Hill
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Second Recruit
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Chris Petersen best known for?
Chris Petersen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dangerous Minds (1995), The Swarm (1978), When Every Day Was the Fourth of July (1978), Beauty and the Beast (1946).
When and where was Chris Petersen born?
Chris Petersen was born on August 18, 1963 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
How many credits does Chris Petersen have?
Chris Petersen has accumulated over 10 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 1980.
What is Chris Petersen's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Chris Petersen (Actor). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/formatting. Plain prose only. No headings, preamble, JSON, or quotes. Word count target: 90-130 words. [1] TMDB: Born August 18, 1963, in Los Angeles County, California, ...
Chris Petersen by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- When Every Day Was the Fourth of July (1978) as Daniel Cooper — aged about 14
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Jimmy Hill — aged about 10
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Second Recruit — aged about 8
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Boy — aged about 12
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Steve — aged about 13
- CHiPs (1977) as Chad — aged about 13
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